Daniel Conderman

Acquired and relaunched Nitetime.net as a modern streaming platform. Built and maintain the complete technical stack, including custom software to queue, automate, and operate a 24/7 live station. Designed, developed, and released a production Roku app as a primary distribution channel. Single-handedly responsible for engineering, deployment, and platform reliability. I specialize in turning ideas into shipped, running products.

Customer Understanding & Product Knowledge: Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our product and our customers' unique needs to deliver value effectively. Collaboration & Strategy: Work both independently and with SiteSpect consultants and customers to identify and implement technical strategies that address business challenges and objectives. Experiment Development: Design and execute A/B, multivariate, mobile, and server-side experiments using your skills in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and the SiteSpect platform. Product Recommendations: Create and manage tests and placements for product recommendations to enhance user experience and engagement. Quality Assurance & Code Review: Provide support for QA processes and conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality implementations. Client Support & Training: Offer advanced training, support, and troubleshooting to ensure that clients are satisfied and successful in using our tools. Website Performance Optimization: Analyze and improve website performance, focusing on page loading and rendering speed to enhance user experience. JavaScript Development: Implement small-scale JavaScript development to enable advanced testing functionality. Regular Expressions & Testing: Utilize Regular Expressions in the creation of A/B and multivariate tests to ensure precise targeting and data accuracy. Web Analytics Integration: Integrate Web Analytics tools with A/B and multivariate tests to validate data and ensure accurate results. Documentation & Best Practices: Create documentation and establish best practices based on new solutions and innovations. Client Engagement & Travel: Travel to client locations as needed to provide training, support, and collaborate on projects, representing SiteSpect as a Subject Matter Expert.

As a Front End Developer for Mattel's Marketing Department, I played a pivotal role in the digital presence of iconic brands such as Hot Wheels, Barbie, Fisher-Price, and Mattel. Leveraging my expertise in HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and various front-end frameworks, I delivered high-quality, responsive web solutions that enhanced user experience and drove brand engagement. Brand Collaboration: Worked closely with creative teams and brand managers for Hot Wheels, Barbie, Fisher-Price, and Mattel to translate marketing strategies into visually appealing and interactive web content. Full-Stack Development: Managed the full cycle of front-end development, from initial design and coding to deployment and optimization, ensuring seamless functionality across all platforms. Responsive Design & Cross-Browser Compatibility: Developed responsive designs that provided optimal viewing experiences across a wide range of devices and browsers, maintaining consistency and brand integrity. User Experience (UX) Enhancement: Focused on enhancing user experience by implementing intuitive interfaces and optimizing website performance, resulting in improved user engagement and satisfaction. Innovative Solutions: Introduced innovative front-end solutions that contributed to the evolution of the brand’s digital marketing efforts, keeping Mattel at the forefront of the industry. Collaboration & Communication: Worked effectively within cross-functional teams, including designers, back-end developers, and marketing strategists, to deliver cohesive and successful marketing campaigns. Quality Assurance & Testing: Ensured the highest standards of quality through rigorous testing and QA processes, consistently delivering projects on time and within scope. My work at Mattel not only strengthened my front-end development skills but also provided me with invaluable experience working with some of the most beloved and globally recognized brands in the toy industry.

Front End Developer for Mattel Marketing Department. Working with Hot Wheels, Barbie, Fisher-Price, and Mattel.

At American Girl, I was instrumental in bringing designer visions to life by translating Photoshop designs into fully responsive and interactive web pages. My technical expertise ensured that each digital experience was both aesthetically pleasing and functionally robust, aligning with the brand's high standards. Responsive Web Development: Translated intricate Photoshop designs for articles into responsive web pages, utilizing HTML, Bootstrap, JQuery, and CSS to ensure seamless adaptability across various devices and screen sizes. Print Specific Styling: Developed and implemented print-specific style sheets, ensuring that web content maintained its design integrity and readability when printed, aligning with American Girl’s commitment to high-quality content presentation. Dynamic Navigation System: Enhanced site navigation by transforming a static "flat-file" structure into a dynamic, PHP-driven system powered by JSON. This upgrade improved the user experience by enabling more flexible and efficient content management. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with designers, back-end developers, and content creators to ensure that all web pages met design specifications and were optimized for performance. Innovation & Optimization: Continuously sought ways to improve site functionality and user experience, contributing to the evolution of American Girl's digital presence. My work at American Girl allowed me to hone my skills in responsive web development and dynamic content management, while contributing to the success of a beloved and respected brand in the children's market.

As the Web Production Coordinator for the State Bar of Wisconsin, I played a key role in the development and management of the organization's digital presence. Over a decade, I contributed to various facets of web production, from technical development and project management to visual design and content strategy. SharePoint Development: Led the development of SharePoint sites, creating and managing custom lists, developing XSLT, page layouts, and master pages. Managed site and farm operations using Central Admin, and monitored server health to ensure optimal performance. Project Management: Managed multiple web-based projects, consulting with both internal and external clients to define project needs, estimate timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams. Provided regular updates to clients and management, ensuring projects were completed on time and within scope. Visual Design & UX: Utilized tools like Fireworks, Photoshop, and Illustrator to create original web designs and concepts. Applied modern layout techniques, including graphic onion-skinning and file compression strategies, to enhance user experience and maintain design standards. Google Search Appliance Administration: Administered and developed the Google Search Appliance (GSA), configuring crawls, creating and updating search collections, and handling frontend development with XSLT. Diagnosed and resolved crawl and serve issues, and generated logs and reports on search activity. Training & Documentation: Developed instructional materials and provided training to staff on content tagging and content management systems. Produced comprehensive technical documentation and testing plans, ensuring consistent and reliable web operations. Content Management: Ensured that all web content adhered to editorial and publishing standards, meeting project deadlines. Collaborated with staff and volunteers to produce new site content, maintaining a high level of quality and relevance.

During my tenure as a Web Developer at LeMans Corp, I was responsible for designing and developing web solutions that supported the company's marketing and business objectives. My role encompassed both technical development and project management, ensuring that projects were delivered on time and met the company's high standards. Web Development: Developed and maintained websites using HTML and JavaScript, creating dynamic and interactive user experiences that aligned with the company's brand and goals. Graphic Design: Created and integrated graphics into web pages, enhancing visual appeal and ensuring consistency across the company's digital platforms. Project Management: Managed multiple web development projects from concept to completion. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure that all aspects of the project were aligned with business objectives and completed within established timelines. Collaboration & Communication: Worked closely with marketing, design, and IT teams to implement web solutions that effectively supported product launches, promotions, and other key initiatives. My role at LeMans Corp allowed me to sharpen my web development skills while gaining valuable experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration, contributing to the company's overall success.

As a Web Developer at WSUM-FM, I was instrumental in advancing the station's digital capabilities by integrating real-time studio activities with its online presence. My work helped bridge the gap between on-air content and the web, enhancing listener engagement and providing a more interactive experience. Real-Time Integration: Developed systems to synchronize website content with live studio activities, including real-time updates of playlists, schedules, and the request line, making the station's online presence more dynamic and engaging. Web Development: Utilized HTML, JavaScript, and other web technologies to build and maintain the station's website, ensuring a user-friendly interface that catered to both listeners and staff. Collaboration: Worked closely with the station's technical and programming teams to ensure that web functionalities supported and enhanced the station's broadcast operations. My contributions at WSUM-FM played a key role in modernizing the station's online platform, creating a more connected and interactive experience for listeners.

As a Web Developer at commrad.com, I contributed to the development and maintenance of the company's online presence, utilizing a combination of ASP, HTML, and graphic design to create visually appealing and functional web solutions. Web Development: Designed and implemented web pages using ASP and HTML, ensuring dynamic content delivery and seamless user experiences across the company's digital platforms. Graphics Development: Created and integrated graphics into web pages, enhancing the visual appeal and overall user experience of the website, while maintaining brand consistency. Technical Expertise: Applied my knowledge of web technologies to develop innovative solutions that met the company's business objectives and provided value to users. During my time at commrad.com, I developed a strong foundation in web development and graphics, contributing to the success of the company's online initiatives.

As a Web Developer at nitetime.net, I was responsible for creating and maintaining the company's online presence using PERL and HTML. My work focused on developing efficient and effective web solutions that supported the company's goals. Web Development: Utilized PERL and HTML to design and develop web pages, ensuring functionality, reliability, and ease of use for end-users. Scripting & Automation: Developed and implemented PERL scripts to automate various web functionalities, enhancing the efficiency and performance of the website. Collaboration: Worked closely with other team members to ensure that the web solutions met the company's technical requirements and business objectives. My role at nitetime.net provided me with valuable experience in web development, particularly in scripting and automation, laying the foundation for my career in the industry.

In my role as a Computer Level 1 Tech at SC Johnson, I provided essential technical support across the campus, ensuring smooth daily operations for all users. My responsibilities included troubleshooting and resolving issues related to printers, PCs, and other peripherals. Technical Support: Offered general help desk support, assisting employees with a wide range of technical issues, from printer malfunctions to PC troubleshooting, ensuring minimal downtime and high user satisfaction. Windows 95 Rollout: Led the successful campus-wide rollout of Windows 95, coordinating with various departments to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to operations. User Training: Provided guidance and support to users during the transition to Windows 95, helping them adapt to the new system and ensuring they could use it effectively. My time at SC Johnson honed my technical support skills and provided me with valuable experience in managing large-scale IT projects, such as the Windows 95 rollout.

Though never officially enrolled, I maintained full residency in the dorms while attending WITC nearby. Leveraging charm, timing, and a healthy disrespect for institutional boundaries, I accessed university resources like a seasoned insider. I hosted nacho nights, skated student-only hours, and managed to install cable TV in a building where it "wasn’t available." Not on the class list, but always on the guest list. “Dan paid rent and had a key, but we’re pretty sure he was up to more than just studying…”